9.24.020 – Noise-generating activities defined
The following activities are hereby declared “Noise-Generating Activities” and are subject to the provisions as set forth in this Chapter 9.24:
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Noise-Generating Activity |
Descriptions |
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Refuse Collection |
The collection of any type of refuse, garbage, recyclable materials, landscape waste, hazardous waste, construction debris, or any other waste or debris. |
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Construction Activity |
All types of construction activity, whether or not a building permit is required, and any related deliveries of construction personnel, materials, tools or equipment. |
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Outdoor Maintenance Activity |
Activities conducted outside or within a partially enclosed space, such as an open garage, that generate noise, including but not limited to: maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, lots, yards, landscaping, and vehicles or other mechanical equipment. |
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Truck Idling |
The continuous running of engines or cooling units of a truck or semi-trailer while the vehicle is stationary. |
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Commercial Deliveries |
The loading or unloading of products, materials, supplies or any other item from a truck or semi-trailer. |
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Amplified Sounds |
Any stationary or portable electronic sound reproduction system utilizing loudspeakers including but not limited to: amplified live or recorded music; public address systems; systems used to communicate with customers in vehicles; horns and signal devices; sound produced by any machine or other device for the amplification of the human voice, music or any other sound. |